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"In eighteenth-century England--where cockfighting and bullbaiting drew large crowds, and the abuse of animals was routine--the idea of animal protection was dismissed as laughably radical. But as pets became more common, human attitudes toward animals evolved. An unconventional duchess defended their intellect in her writings; a gentleman scientist believed that animals should be treated with compassion; and with the concentrated efforts of an eccentric...
4) The ravaged
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"Three different personal quests with eerily parallel outcomes. Jack spent his life amassing wealth, but after losing his family, he has no one to share it with. Alone with his demons and a backpack, he heads to South America. After thrashing his dog-abusing boss, Hunter learns of his father's death in a mysterious fire. Biker buddies Nugget and Itch ride with him from North Carolina to California. Seventeen-year-old Anne flees Tennessee after her...
5) Black Beauty
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When Black Beauty is trained to carry a rider on his back, or to pull a carriage behind him, he finds it hard at first. But he is lucky-his first home is a good one where his owners are kind people, who would never be cruel to a horse.
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Read the inspirational stories of six animal advocates from very different backgrounds who have found ways to be heroes for animals. Learn how you can follow in their footsteps and be a hero, too! Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational text explores contemporary issues through high-interest content. Featuring TIME© content and images, this nonfiction book has important text features such as a glossary, an index,...
7) Mist
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London, 1880, 13-year-old Clay is a mud lark, scavenging on the banks of the Thames for anything he might sell for money to buy food. One day Clay goes to the camp of the circus that has newly arrived in town and meets Ollie, a girl about his age, who lives with the circus. Ollie brings him to the cage of "the last wolf in England". Mist, as he calls it, is fierce, angry, and indomitable, perhaps due to the cruel treatment of its tamers, which Clay...
10) Little lost bat
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"Chronicles the early life of an orphaned Mexican free-tailed bat, from its birth to its adoption by a new mother. Includes back matter about bats"--Provided by publisher.
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Just as tiny kittens and puppies grow into bigger cats and dogs, wild animal babies grow into adults too. These full-grown animals may no longer be cute and cuddly. Their wild instincts may kick in. They can become very large, even dangerous. What happens to these exotic pets when owners realize they can no longer care for them but they can't be returned to the wild? And what about big predators that get hurt or sick? This photographic journal takes...
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A compelling true story of one dog's rescue from a Pennsylvania puppy mill
This touching narrative uses the poignant makeover of Gracie, a sickly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, to tell the story of America's hidden puppy mills-commercial kennels that breed dogs in horrific living conditions and churn out often-diseased and emotionally damaged puppies for sale.
Saving Gracie chronicles how one little dog is transformed from a bedraggled animal worn...
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"The author, Sue Carstairs, is a veterinarian at a turtle rescue and rehabilitation center. She reveals how she repairs shattered shells, broken jaws, and injured skulls, and nurses severely injured turtles back to health for release into the wild. Carstairs also explains how turtle eggs are harvested from injured mothers, incubated, raised in tanks and released into the wild. Organizations around the world performing similar work with land and sea...
14) Be a cat expert
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"Do you know your Siamese from your Shorthair? This guide to everything cat and kitten is packed with essential information from different cat breeds to how to look after a cat to facts about famous and record-breaking cats"--
15) Be a dog expert
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"Do you know your Pugs from your Poodles? This guide to everything dog and puppy is packed with essential information from different dog breeds to how to look after a dog to facts about famous and record-breaking dogs"--
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Earth is full of amazing animals, from tigers to bumblebees. This book brings readers up close to animals around the world who are at risk of dying out due to habitat destruction, climate change, and other issues. Readers will learn about the problems facing orangutans, sea turtles, and other animals through accessible text and brilliant photographs. An activity at the end of the book will help readers to further connect with the important issues...
18) I Like Boxers!
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Boxers are one of the most easy-to-love dog breeds. Their wrinkled faces and sweet temperaments help them to become great family pets. Young readers will love learning how to take care of a boxer and discovering if the breed is right for their family. Full-color photos, quick facts, and easy-to-comprehend language help readers learn how to be responsible dog owners. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading...
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Conservation of wildlife is a big deal. The more biodiversity in a habitat, the healthier it is. And, people live in a lot of the habitats animals do. So, the better animals are doing, the better our habitat is! However, there are continuing threats to wildlife around the world: habitat loss, poaching, and climate change are just a few. In this volume, readers find out more about how wildlife is being harmed by people's actions-and what they can do...
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Greyhounds are some of the quickest dogs on the planet. But they're also great household dogs. Young readers will love learning how to take care of a greyhound and discovering if the breed is right for their family. Full-color photos, quick facts, and easy-to-comprehend language help readers learn how to be responsible dog owners. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.
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